Workstation 2 – Spirometry: performing the test, safety measures, selecting the best values and simulating errors

W. Tomalak (Rabka, Poland)

Source: International Congress 2014 – EW8 Spirometry knowledge and basic skills (European spirometry training programme)
Session: EW8 Spirometry knowledge and basic skills (European spirometry training programme)
Session type: Educational Workshop
Number: 3369
Disease area: Airway diseases

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